ASHLAND, SCHUYLKILL CO. — Funeral arrangements have been announced for Pennsylvania State Trooper Michael Pahira, who was killed in the line of duty after being struck by a tractor-trailer while conducting a commercial vehicle inspection in Schuylkill County.
Public visitation will be held Wednesday, July 8, from 8 to 10 a.m. at the North Schuylkill High School Auditorium, located at 15 Academy Lane, Ashland.
The funeral service will follow at the same location from 11 a.m. to noon.
Trooper Pahira died Wednesday after investigators said he was hit by a commercial truck along Interstate 81 in Cass Township while conducting a safety inspection. The driver of the tractor-trailer has been charged with homicide by vehicle.
The Pennsylvania State Police and Pahira’s family are expected to release additional information regarding procession details and any public accommodations ahead of the services.